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A dark, pacy and atmospheric journey of self-discovery from a debut author and performance poet. Tess lives in the "turns", a network of tunnels under the River Tees, with her...

Frances loves horses and can't wait for her first riding lesson. It can't be all that hard, can it? From the creator of The Camping Trip , this spirited story...

The third book in the captivating Meet the Universe series from MIT Kids Press introduces readers to photons - the particle that sheds light on the universe! Meet the incredible...

The third book in the captivating Meet the Universe series from MIT Kids Press introduces readers to photons - the particle that sheds light on the universe! Meet the incredible...

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this adorable and hilarious finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this light-hearted lunchtime board book to bring...

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this adorable and hilarious finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this light-hearted birthday board book to bring...

Build your own moving race car from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind Formula One. Take your place at the starting gate and fire up...

A master of the wordless form imagines a futuristic Noah's Ark in a luminous sci-fi picture book parable for our changing world. The Earth has flooded. The only signs of...

A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny , Lots and Grow . This tree doesn't look like it's doing...

From the Double Kate Greenaway Medal-winning creator of Small in the City and illustrator of Town Is by the Sea , Footpath Flowers, I Talk Like a River and My...

A lyrical picture book celebrating the changing seasons and living at the seaside with a gentle environmental message by an award-winning author and an exciting new illustration talent. "A beautiful,...

Spare, layered text and soft, shimmering watercolour illustrations reveal how curiosity - and a change in perspective - can light up the world and forge surprising friendships. Every day, while...

Spare, layered text and soft, shimmering watercolour illustrations reveal how curiosity - and a change in perspective - can light up the world and forge surprising friendships. Every day, while...

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of rainforest animals! Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is...

Celebrate the generous love of extended families - and beards of all shapes and sizes! - in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models....

Charting 400 years of history, this is the astonishing true story of the Anne Frank House, beautifully illustrated by Britta Teckentrup. In the middle of Amsterdam, stands a tall, narrow...

A timeless story for readers aged 5+ celebrating friendship, imagination and adventure, with exquisite illustrations, from a bestselling author. Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the...

Meet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the...

Pitter, patter - it's raining and Ada and her pals are stuck inside ... until Ada spots some very splashy-looking puddles and everyone dashes outside to play. But uh-oh -...

Ada and friends are lined up on their scooters, ready for the big race! Go, go, go! But - oops! Ada's had a little fall. Not to worry - her...

The poignant story of one family's perilous journey from Vietnam to the UK. On the first day, we ate rice cakes. On the second day, they were all gone. On...

Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place. Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting...

"A stand-out book." ZOE SUGG A joyful celebration of the senses and how to cope with sensory overload, from the much-loved creator of The Happy News Every day there are...

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator. When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to...

Find out about the positive ways we can all help solve the problem of climate change in this innovative illustrated book. Our climate is changing, and sometimes the news about...

Find out about the positive ways we can all help solve the problem of climate change in this innovative illustrated book. Our climate is changing, and sometimes the news about...

A charming Nature Storybook all about looking after chickens, from master storyteller, Vivian French. Chickens are not just any regular bird. They are smart, friendly, cuddly and incredibly soft! And...

"Light is beautiful and educational... I wouldn't hesitate to give it as gift or keep it at the front of the bookshelf" - Physics World This exciting non-fiction picture book...

Rat's friend Jackdaw is worried - Rat hasn't been herself lately. It seems like she is somewhere else ... somewhere sad. Rat wishes she could tell Jackdaw what's been troubling...

LONGLISTED FOR THE INAUGURAL CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE 'Rare is the book that enlightens as much as it entertains. Beautifully imagined and full of characters to love' EMMA STONEX, author of...

'Powerful and profound' Deirdre Purcell 'A beautiful book of great tenderness, love of life, and wisdom learned the tough way' Joseph O'Connor For almost fifty years, Michael Harding has been...

The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved... and is still evolving. We've come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child's fist;...

From as early as the beginning of the nineteenth century, Britain was at the forefront of powered flight. Across the country many places became centres of innovation and experimentation, as...

The thrilling third Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell. 'Destined to be a classic'...

Set in a small Midwest town in the late 1960s and helmed by an unforgettable young protagonist-compassionate, uncannily wise Grace-This I Know is a luminous coming-of-age story from an astonishing...

For Lucy Stone, Christmas in Tinker?s Cove, Maine, isn?t just about the gift of giving. Sometimes it?s also about solving a crime or two . . .Mistletoe Murder The First...

This exciting collection features 250 crossword puzzles for every crossword enthusiast! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this book is perfect for daily commutes, long flights, hours spent...

'It's time we name our kingdom!' he shouted over the wind. 'I say we call this place Happy Land. If this ain't the land of happy people, then where is...

In a series of concise, thought-provoking chapters the authors summarize and make accessible the latest scholarship on the middle years of the Great War 1915 and 1916 and cover fundamental...

'The Men Behind Monty' examines the role played by the personal staff in the victorious campaigns of Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, Britain's most successful field commander since the Duke of...

NO ONE IS LIKE DAEMON BLACK. When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn't fooling around. Doubting him isn't something I'll do again, and now that...

Set in London during the Blitz, Hope Under Fire is the fourth exciting spy thriller in Caroline Dunford's World War II Hope Stapleford Adventures. It is late August 1940 and...

?? You meet a stranger at a party. She looks like you. Even has your name... ?? ________________________________________________________________ The Sunday Times Thriller of the Month, Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick...

Father. Husband. Hitman. He lost it all - he'll kill to get it back. Perfect read for fans of Breaking Bad and Stephen King. * GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLER...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of American Dirt , comes a heartfelt, multigenerational family story which asks: what does it mean to call a place home? 'Delectable... a pleasure...

THREE WOMEN. ONE BODY. WILL THEY EVER LEARN? **The jaw-dropping new thriller from Sunday Times and Kindle #1 bestseller Harriet Tyce** 'The shocks kept coming right up to the final...

'Completely original, raw and warm' Evening Standard Books of the Summer 'Poignant... written with intelligence and tears' Ben Okri 'Nuanced, absorbing and moving... extraordinary' Observer 'Raw, poetic, beautifully formed' Daisy...

Barbara Nadel's gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two's sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now. Every relationship comes at a cost in this...